As detailed in AllLaw’s article “Defamation Law: Legal Elements of Libel and Slander,” defamation is a complex area of civil litigation where individuals seek compensation for harm caused by false statements that damage their reputation. Whether you’re dealing with spoken (slander) or written (libel) defamation, understanding the legal standards is essential for pursuing or defending against a claim. 

Defamation lawsuits center around the idea of reputational harm—the claim that someone’s good name has been unfairly damaged in the eyes of others. But courts also recognize the importance of free speech, which means that not every offensive or hurtful statement rises to the level of defamation. The law works to balance these two interests by enforcing strict criteria for defamation claims.

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